The HBO Short Film Competition is one of the most prestigious platforms for emerging filmmakers. Five finalists' films are screened before the festival audience (on the eve. of Thursday, July 7, 2011) and each vie for a grand prize of $20,000. In addition, finalists are traditionally offered a broadcast deal on HBO and the opportunity to showcase their work in over 250 million homes. Talent discovered through this competition include filmmakers Sylvain White (The Losers, Stomp the Yard), Frank E. Flowers (Haven) and Saladin Patterson ("Psych", "The Bernie Mac Show" and The Fighting Temptations).
Congratulations to the 2011 Short Film Competition Finalists:
- FIG directed by Ryan Coogler
- FOR FLOW directed Jason Camp
- PAGE 36 directed by Nelsan Ellis
- THE TURTLE & THE NIGHTINGALE directed by Gershon Hinkson
- SALVATION ROAD directed by Ka’ramuu Kush
Grand Prize Winner to be announced at the ABFF Honors in Miami, July 9
Award: $20,000
2010 Winner:
- STAG AND DOE
2010 Runners Up:
- IF I LEAP
- MOTH
- SAY GRACE BEFORE DROWNING
- THE CYCLE
